Local Community News

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year Award 2021, supported by Gallagher, has recognised Cowes Sailability Club with a Certificate of Commendation for the club’s inspiring 'Ahoy There' initiative. At the beginning of the...

Madmas 2020, a new local Instagram competition, is spreading festive cheer both online and on over 110 digital screens on Wightlink ferries and in Portsmouth Guildhall this Christmas. Islanders and visitors alike are being asked to share a festive photo...

Brightbulb Design have successfully completed their annual Mince Pie Marathon in aid of the Wight Brainy Bunch, raising in excess of £6,000. Along with headline sponsor WightFibre, the Wootton-based design agency has doubled the funds raised last year, generating donations...

Registration for next year's Walk the Wight on 9th May 2021 is now open, with Mountbatten confirming their intention to once again run the virtual 'Walk the Wight Your Way'. Mountbatten is hopeful of organising a physical event in May...

Christmas for patients and nursing staff at St Mary’s Hospital will be just a little more cheerful, thanks to the efforts of the hospital’s Friends. Once again the Friends of St Mary's are planning to distribute over 400 small gifts...

Photo: Marc Fox/IW Zoo Children at Brighstone CE Aided Primary School have donated hundreds of items of fruit and vegetables for the animals at the Isle of Wight Zoo as part of a reverse advent calendar initiative. Following Reception’s and...

Barratt Homes is reassuring its younger residents on the Island that Santa can safely deliver their presents this Christmas. The team at the St George's Gate development have put together a ‘Santa Safety Kit’ to ensure Father Christmas has all...

After much discussion and thought, the Isle of Wight Council has revealed the winning design that will feature on its official Christmas card this year. The competition was run by the Isle of Wight's Virtual School, the service that supports...

Age UK Isle of Wight is reaching out to those who are maybe lonely or isolated this Christmas to say 'we are here for you'. Their annual campaign, supported by Megan Baker Estate Agents, is entitled is ‘No One Should...

TDG Tree Services will once again be busy collecting real Christmas trees during the first week of January, this year in aid of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Households can book to have their tree collected and responsibly...